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9 things i've learned before 9th grade
1. don't care what other people think about you
When you do that then you start doubting yourself and everything's just easier when you don't care
2. don't second guess yourself
Everything starts getting confusing when you do and usually your gut is right
3. don't be pressured to do stupid stuff
You'll just get caught
4. don't be an idiot
If you’re an idiot then whatever you do you’ll probably regret doing later
5. always ask questions if you don't understand something
Teachers won't get mad at you, they'll just get mad if you don't understand it after asking no questions
6. apples will help you wake up in the morning
Instead of getting hooked on coffee, apples do the same thing and they are healthier
7. go to bed as early as possible
At night you’ll want to stay up super late but in the morning every single time you'll regret it.
8. get a good group of friends
Get people around you with the same beliefs that won't pressure you to do bad things but encourage you to be the best that you can be
9. just have fun
It's better that way
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